What can be done to improve the effectiveness of chest compressions?

Minimizing interruptions in compressions and ensuring proper depth and rate are critical for improving the effectiveness of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Continuous and high-quality chest compressions are vital for maintaining blood circulation to the heart and brain, which are essential for a successful resuscitation attempt.

When compressions are interrupted, even for a brief moment, blood flow can diminish significantly, leading to decreased chances of survival. Maintaining a consistent rate of compressions, typically at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, along with achieving a depth of at least 2 inches in adults, ensures that the heart receives adequate blood flow. This combination of minimizing interruptions and adhering to the recommended depth and rate creates the most effective scenario for reviving someone in cardiac arrest.

Other options, while they may have their merits, do not directly address the fundamental principles of effective CPR to the same extent.